ASL 2010 Intermediate American Sign Language I

Continuation and expansion on concepts and principles of the overview of American Sign Language taught in ASL 1010 and ASL 1020. Students continue to learn the basics for communication with deaf individuals; they also learn how to express abstract concepts in ASL. Course includes receptive and expressive readiness activities, sign vocabulary, ASL grammatical structure, receptive and expressive finger spelling, conversational behaviors and various aspects of deaf culture and an introduction to sociolinguistics of ASL. This course is intended for students who have previous experiences with the language and/or have taken ASL 1020. NOTE: Students who took SLP 2750 or SLP 2760 should consult with the Chair of the Department of Languages and Cultures for placement.

Credits

3

Distribution

Languages and Cultures

Offered

Fall